How to pronounce asseveration
Say it like uh-sev-uh-RAY-shun. Asseveration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY).
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- uh
- sev
- uh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asseveration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sevGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of asseveration
American and British speakers say asseveration in essentially the same way: /əˌsɛvəˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /əˌsɛvəˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-sev-uh-RAY-shun.
What does asseveration mean?
- An earnest affirmation; a declaration of support.
Where does asseveration come from?
From Latin assevērātiō, from assevērō.
Words that rhyme with asseveration
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Questions about saying asseveration
How do you pronounce asseveration?
Say uh-sev-uh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /əˌsɛvəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /əˌsɛvəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asseveration?
Asseveration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY). Broken into parts: uh · sev · uh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say asseveration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˌsɛvəˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /əˌsɛvəˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.